A few hours later we were all gathered in the living room discussing our next move when a male servant came in announcing visitors. “Your Majesties, Two gentlemen wish to speak with you. They are not from around here, and one says he is of royal blood.” Bryden nodded and answered, “Show them in.” Two men walked in, one a little shorter than the other. Their appearance was ashen as I have never seen anyone that pale. They both had black hair and red eyes. The tall man reached out towards Bryden and Bryden took the man's hand as the man bowed, “Your Majesty, I am King Xipher of Staxon, and this is my right-hand man, Kito.” My mouth flew open, and I looked over at my mom and Bryden as they too looked surprised. “Staxon, you say?” Bryden asked as he looked over at my mother. “We didn’t k

